Neighbor
- September 29, 2018
- OTUSUN LAND
Get on SteamTake the role of protagonist Yuuki Kae as she investigates the mysterious and terrifying events happening in her new apartment building.
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Reviews
- The game features a well-paced atmosphere that builds tension effectively, providing a spooky and immersive experience.
- Excellent voice acting and sound design enhance the storytelling, making it an engaging read with likable characters.
- The minimalist art style and compelling narrative create a unique horror experience that contrasts well with more action-oriented games.
- The game is relatively short, with a playtime of around 2-3 hours, which may leave some players wanting more.
- There are no choices or alternative endings, making the experience feel linear and limiting replayability.
- Some elements of the story may be off-putting to players unfamiliar with Japanese social customs, and certain character interactions can be uncomfortable.
- story18 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story is a well-crafted, minimalistic horror narrative that unfolds in a kinetic format, lacking player choices but enriched with atmospheric audio and visuals. It features intriguing elements of mystery, focusing on a tragic murder and its impact on tenants in a haunted apartment building, with some reviewers noting its compelling characters and engaging side stories. While predictable at times, the overall presentation and storytelling effectively create a chilling experience for fans of ghost stories.
“It's well written, good audio design, a well-told story, and some chilling scenes.”
“A great intriguing ghost and mystery story about a tragic murder and its consequences for some of the tenants in a haunted apartment building.”
“The voice acting is superb, and the illustrations and soundtrack bring an excellent atmosphere to the storytelling.”
“The story is purely kinetic, with no choices, but there are occasional extra newspaper clippings and things you can read by clicking on highlighted words.”
“Main game does not include any choices or interaction, you just click through the story.”
“A story that reads more like a mystery than a real horror story, with the two main characters acting as detectives trying to uncover the tragic tale of what happened in one of the apartment units nearest to them.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is effectively crafted, balancing pacing and sound to create a sense of terror that enhances the storytelling. While the Japanese voice acting may initially distract some players, it ultimately contributes to the eerie ambiance, supported by minimalist visuals and a strong soundtrack. Overall, the game successfully immerses players in a creepy and engaging atmosphere that complements its narrative.
“I enjoyed it, and while I found the Japanese voices a bit distracting to begin with, they certainly add to the atmosphere of terror that surrounds the protagonist.”
“The presentation follows the purest tradition of sound novels: emphasis on the text by having it occupy the entire screen (nvl style), emphasis on the sound atmosphere and sound effects, minimalist illustrations (with occasional beautiful black and white CG).”
“The voice acting is superb, and the illustrations and soundtrack bring an excellent atmosphere to the storytelling.”
“The presentation follows the purest tradition of sound novels: emphasis on the text by having it occupy the entire screen (nvl style), emphasis on the sound atmosphere and sound effects, minimalist illustrations (with occasional beautiful b/w CG).”
“It could have been done better in the sound effects department, but all in all, the presentation serves its goal right: carrying its story by accompanying it with an eerie atmosphere.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a minimalistic art style characterized by a limited color palette and simple lines, effectively complementing the narrative. While primarily text-based with few backgrounds, the occasional monochrome artwork is well-received and appreciated by players.
“The art style is minimalistic and limited to just a few colors and lines, which suits the story being told.”
“The artwork is very nice; I enjoyed it.”
“The art style is minimalistic and limited to just a few colors and lines, which suits the story as it is told.”
“Primarily text-based, with a limited number of backgrounds and occasional artwork, presented in monochrome.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the overall experience, with a fitting soundtrack that complements the storytelling and superb voice acting, creating an excellent atmosphere.
“This, combined with the fitting soundtrack, made the visual novel a pleasant experience.”
“The voice acting is superb and the illustrations & soundtrack bring an excellent atmosphere to the storytelling.”
“Good music.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers opportunities for meaningful character development, allowing players to witness growth and evolution in the characters throughout the story.
“The game offers a rich and immersive character development experience.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic.”
“The depth of character development really enhances the emotional impact of the game.”
